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Vusimusi Cat Matlala, his wife, Tsakani, in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
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More charges for Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and co-accused
- Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, accused of attempted murder, appeared in court with three co-accused.
- The State plans to centralise two additional cases from Pretoria West and Lyttelton with the current case.
- The case has been postponed to August for centralisation purposes.
ANC Deputy president Paul Mashatile
Mashatile dodges claims, Mantashe warns looters as ANC pledges to rebuild its image
- Deputy President Paul Mashatile avoided questions about corruption allegations within the police made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
- Gwede Mantashe warned against ethical misconduct, referencing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s current troubles, and highlighted David Mabuza’s belief in ANC organisational renewal.
- Mantashe revealed he persuaded Mabuza to support a unified vote at the 2017 conference, leading to Mabuza’s election as deputy president.
Paige Bell was found murdered on the luxury motorboat, Far From It, in the Bahamas.
Global call for stricter background checks for yacht crews after SA woman’s murder
- Following the murder of a South African stewardess, Paige Bell, there are increased calls for mandatory criminal background checks for all seafarers internationally.
- An online petition with more than 4 200 signatures highlights the lack of universal regulations for regular background checks in the maritime industry.
- Experts emphasise the vulnerability of yacht crews to abuse and the difficulties in reporting crimes due to the industry’s international nature and potential for cover-ups.
Petunia Mathibeli
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Interpreter delivers baby by cellphone light in cell during court power outage
- The Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Katlehong has been without power for a week due to a substation fire, disrupting operations and raising safety concerns.
- A detainee went into labour during the blackout and delivered her baby in the dark with the help of an interpreter using a cellphone’s flashlight.
- The Department of Justice confirmed the incident and stated that while a backup generator had a fault, it had since been repaired, and electricity is expected to be fully restored soon.
The GNU faces a new reckoning as ANC and DA square off in proxy fight over the budget.
GNU hangs by thread as DA digs in on budget, ANC heads into crucial NEC
- The DA is threatening to sink the Appropriations Bill by refusing to support the budget votes of certain ministers, jeopardising the government of national unity.
- If the Appropriations Bill fails, funding to national government departments will be severely restricted, potentially leading to a crisis in paying salaries and other essential expenses.
- The ANC is facing pressure from within to review its relationship with the DA, with some suggesting ActionSA as a more suitable partner, though this would create a tenuous alliance.
Peet and Mel Viljoen at the opening of the “Tammy Taylor Illovo”.
‘Good riddance’: Reality stars celebrate as Mel and Peet Viljoen hit with R71m US ruling
- Mel and Peet Viljoen have been ordered by a US court to pay over R70 million for counterfeit claims related to Tammy Taylor Nails.
- Fellow reality stars Nonku Williams and Beverley Steyn expressed happiness over the Viljoens’ departure from South Africa, citing allegations of scamming and racism.
- The court order includes the cancellation of the Viljoens’ US trademark registration and a prohibition on using the Tammy Taylor name or associating their business with the brand.
Cobus Wiese has been in good form for the Bulls this season.
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The Bok circle of life: What latest trio of debutants bring to Rassie’s grand plan
- Willie le Roux is set to earn his 100th cap as Ethan Hooker, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, and Cobus Wiese are set to debut for the Springboks against Italy.
- Hooker, Ntlabakanye, and Wiese have taken different paths to the Springboks, with Hooker’s rise being steady, Ntlabakanye realising potential after setbacks, and Wiese finding his way back after playing abroad.
- Coaches praise Hooker’s leadership, versatility, and work ethic, while Ntlabakanye is recognised for his rugby intelligence and leadership qualities, and Wiese is now a bruising lock after a detour to Sale Sharks.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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